I've been busy.....Update

F

fotojack

Senior Member
I haven't spent as much time as I would normally in here lately, as I've been busy working on an old compressor I just came into possession of. This thing is from the early 50's! :) I've taken everything apart and have been cleaning and inspecting all the components in order to get it running as new.



DSC_1606.jpg

DSC_1609.jpg DSC_1612.jpg

DSC_1614.jpg

DSC_1618.jpg
 
Last edited:
RockyNH_RIP

RockyNH_RIP

Senior Member
fotojack said:
I haven't spent as much time as I would normally in here lately, as I've been busy working on an old compressor I just came into possession of. This thing is from the early 50's! :) I've taken everything apart and have been cleaning and inspecting all the components in order to get it running as new.
Click to expand...

Looks like a fun project.. be great to see it run again!

Pat in NH
 
F

fotojack

Senior Member
Update on my old compressor....

Well, I finally got everything cleaned up, so to speak, and put back together. It actually runs better than when I got it. :)

DSC_1629.jpg

DSC_1625.jpg

DSC_1627.jpg

Think I should paint it, or leave it as is?
 
Roy1961

Roy1961

Senior Member
Contributor
well done Jack :applouse:, paint it, it might as well look as good as it runs.

Nice new avatar btw.
 
S

Sambr

Senior Member
Good job Jack :) I would painted it. It could be another project, you know sanding it down etc. Nah we need you here :) leave it as is.
 
S

snaphappy

Senior Member
My Gramps had a few of them (all working perfectly) and a couple were HUGE unfortunately I couldn't fit even the smallest in my very full van last year because it sure would come in handy :) Great job and I'd leave it as is, it tells a story :)
 
F

fotojack

Senior Member
OK, the votes are in. Leaving it as is. That makes 4 compressors I have now...lol...Don't need them all...I just like compressors. :) I should take pictures of them all. Maybe I will this afternoon. Stay tuned. :)
 
S

Sandpatch

Senior Member
There is a tank drain valve for water condensate, right? My Dad had a lovely compressor much like yours, but he rarely remembered to drain the tank of water and today it has a dozen tiny pinprick-sized rust holes in the bottom of the tank.

If you have little kids running about, be sure you keep them clear of the unguarded belt.

Congratulations! It's gratifying to restore an old tool to service again. Thanks for the pix!
 
F

fotojack

Senior Member
Sandpatch said:
There is a tank drain valve for water condensate, right? My Dad had a lovely compressor much like yours, but he rarely remembered to drain the tank of water and today it has a dozen tiny pinprick-sized rust holes in the bottom of the tank.

If you have little kids running about, be sure you keep them clear of the unguarded belt.

Congratulations! It's gratifying to restore an old tool to service again. Thanks for the pix!
Click to expand...

About that drain valve; yes, it's on the bottom front of the tank, on the handle side.

About the unguarded belt; it didn't come with one, so I had to make one. Just finished it today, so I'll take pics of it tonight or tomorrow to show you my handywork. :)
No kids around here, so nothing to worry about. :)
 
F

fotojack

Senior Member
OK, as promised, here's the 4 compressors that I presently have. The old dirty one...lol....is the one I've been working on, and I've plumbed it so that it finally works great now! The green one is the one I keep down in my basement shop. The others are out in the garage.

Compressor 1.jpg

Compressor 2.jpg

Compressor 3.jpg

Compressor 4.jpg
 
A

Alan

Senior Member
Very nice. I'm down to two of those. I used to have a rule with tools that if two was good three or four was better. I have had to clean two relatives homes out in the last year and have decided that I will downsize. Just trying to convince my wife that two means two battery and two corded of any power tool. Oh and screwdrivers, wrenches and hammers don't count. :cool:
 
Top